🥩 Simple Beef Mechado

✨ Introduction

A classic Filipino beef stew simmered in tomato sauce with vegetables and spices—hearty, savory, and comforting.

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 kilogram beef chunks
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• Juice of 1/2 sliced lemon
• Ground black pepper
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 large green bell pepper
• Cooking oil
• 180g tomato sauce
• 1 beef broth cube
• Thai chili (optional)
• 4 bay leaves
• Water

👩‍🍳 Methods

1. Marinate: In a bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.
2. Sauté: Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant. Add marinated beef and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Simmer: Add bay leaves and marinade sauce. Stir, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add sauce: Stir in tomato sauce. Add 2 cups water, beef cube, and chili. Cover and